Welcome to the world of sustainability! At its core, sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It’s all about balance—ensuring that the actions we take today don’t lead to negative consequences down the line. As we face increasing global challenges like climate change, pollution, and resourceRead more ⟶
Diverse Deliberations
Why Do Us Humans Love a Good T-Shirt?
T-shirts: they’re everywhere, from the runway to the grocery store, from toddlers to grandparents. While it might seem like just a simple piece of clothing, the t-shirt is a garment that holds a special place in the hearts of millions around the globe. What is it about this simple, often unassuming staple that makes itRead more ⟶
8 Ways to Be More Humane
Becoming more humane involves cultivating qualities such as compassion, empathy, kindness, and understanding towards others. Here are some ways you can work on becoming more humane: Remember that becoming more humane is a journey that requires ongoing effort and self-reflection. By practicing kindness, empathy, and compassion in your daily life, you can cultivate a moreRead more ⟶
The Green Team
Members of the Green Team keep local communal areas tidy and collect recyclable waste from their communities. Specifically, 2l cold drink bottles, chip packets, plastic wrappers, bottle tops, and other inorganic materials that can be put into an ecobrick (including cigarette butts). To date they have contained over 1,500,000 cigarette butts! Ecobricks can be usedRead more ⟶
The Sewing Stars
The Sewing Stars upcycle fabric, beads, and all sorts of knicknacks to create new products. Their signature items include Hot Boxes, shopping bags, gift bags, keyrings, and bracelets. Products are sold to raise funds for community development programs. The skills participants learn in this project enable them to make and sell their own creations andRead more ⟶
Dignity Divas
The Dignity Divas are a group of women who ensure that all elderly, disabled, or vulnerable people in their communities are living with dignity. They visit them, do their laundry, clean their homes, make sure they’re taking care of their health, and run errands for them. This usually involves having a good chat with themRead more ⟶
Garden Champs
The Garden Champs look after community gardens in their neighbourhoods. The produce from these gardens is used in community kitchens to provide meals for the sick and the vulnerable. They also look after vegetable and herb gardens in schools, ECDs, churches, and the homes of the elderly. They are in the process of establishing aRead more ⟶